Annecy: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 149 - 269 Les Tresoms Annecy
 Hotel Les Tresoms is located next to Lake Annecy and a 5-minute walk from the beach. It features an outdoor pool and an on-site spa and wellness centr… MoreEUR 49 - 230 Les Z´hirondelles
 Les Z´hirondelles is just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Annecy, near the Old Town and the SNCF Train Station. Its furnished apartments are … MoreEUR 120 - 308 Le Pré Carré
 Le Pré Carré is located in the heart of Annecy, just 250 metres from Lake Annecy. This 4-star hotel offers guests free unlimited access to the Spa, … MoreEUR 95 - 210 Le Belvédère
 With a view of the lake, Le Belvédère is located in Annecy, in quiet and green surrounds. It offers soundproofed rooms with a contemporary decor.
E… MoreEUR 61 - 119 Kyriad Annecy Centre
 This 16-century hotel is located in the heart of the historical part of Annecy, 800 metres from Gare d’Annecy SNCF Train Station. It offers free Wi-… MoreEUR 150 - 375 L´Impérial Palace
 Located in the heart of the French Alps, this 4-star hotel is on the edge of Lake Annecy It offers air-conditioned accommodation, a casino and a busin… MoreEUR 65 - 115 Logis Novel Rest. La Mamma
 This Logis is located in a quiet district of Annecy, a 5-minute drive from the lake. Each guest room has a private bathroom, TV and free Wi-Fi interne… MoreEUR 76 - 170 Mercure Annecy Centre
 Located in the heart of Annecy, near the train station, the lake and the old city, the hotel offers comfortable accommodation, a warm welcome and free… MoreEUR 98 - 156 Splendid Hotel
 Facing the lake and its gardens, our hotel is located in the town centre of Annecy, a couple of paces of the old town and the shopping streets. We are… MoreEUR 140 - 160 Un Lieu Unique, Gites Urbains
 The Un Lieu Unique is just a 5-minute walk from Lake Annecy. These design apartments are set in different locations in Annecy town centre and equipped… MoreEUR 50 - 135 Privilodges Le Royal - Apparthotel
 The Apparthôtel Privilodges Le Royal is located in the heart of Annecy at the beginning of the old town, just 200 meters away from the lake.
This Ap… MoreEUR 87 - 197 Novotel Annecy Centre Atria
 This Novotel is located in central Annecy, a short walk from the old town and Château d´Annecy. It offers air-conditioned guest rooms, each wit… MoreEUR 52 - 135 Nouvel Hôtel
 Ideally located near the city centre, within walking distance of the old city, the Nouvel Hôtel offers a 1930’s-like setting, comfortable accommoda… MoreEUR 59 - 71 Hotel Les Terrasses
 This hotel is located in the city centre of Annency, just a 5-minute walk from the SNCF train station. It is set in a large landscaped garden and offe… MoreEUR 63 - 95 Hotel des Marquisats
 This hotel features spectacular views of Lake Annecy and the Alps. It is 1.5 km from the old town of Annecy. It offers a sauna and hammam and free Wi-… MoreEUR 74 - 208 Comfort Hôtel Mandallaz - Annecy
 This Comfort hotel is a 15-minute walk from Lake Annecy and 10 minutes from the Old Town. It offers soundproofed rooms that are serviced by a lift and… MoreEUR 88 - 166 Hôtel de Bonlieu
 Hôtel de Bonlieu is just 250 metres from Lake Annecy and 300 metres from the Old Town. It offers air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms with free Wi-… MoreEUR 65 - 174 Best Western Hotel International
 Against the enchanting backdrop of Lake Annecy and the surrounding mountains, this hotel is ideally situated at the entrance to the city centre.
In J… MoreEUR 77 - 215 Best Western Carlton Annecy
 This Best Western is located in central Annecy, just outside the medieval town. It offers soundproofed, air-conditioned guest rooms, with a TVs and fr… MoreEUR 55 - 99 Alexandra Hotel
 A warm and friendly welcome, clean and comfortable accommodation and an amazing central location is what to expect from the Alexandra Hotel.
This hot… MoreEUR 75 - 180 Allobroges Hôtel
 Conveniently located in Annecy’s city centre, within walking distance of the old town and Lake Annecy, the Allobroges Hotel blends typical Savoyard … MoreEUR 50 - 97 Hôtel des Alpes
 The Hôtel des Alpes welcomes you in a refined country atmosphere, a 15-minute walk from Lake Annecy and within a stone´s throw of the train sta… MoreEUR 50 - 75 Hôtel du Château
 Hotel du Chateau is a traditional, peaceful, family-run hotel situated at the foot of Annecy Castle. It has splendid views over the old town and free … MoreEUR 52 - 85 Hotel Central
 Centrally located just a 5-minute walk from Annecy Railway station, this charming 18th century hotel offers rooms overlooking the canal or courtyard.
… MoreEUR 69 - 139 Hotel de Savoie
 This 17th-century building is located in the old town, just 80 metres from Lake Annecy. It offers rooms with views of the canal or courtyard.
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Annecy: Guide
Annecy in the North of the French Alps, is the Venice of Savoie -- a well deserved title. The medieval town centre built around a 14th Century Chateau is dissected by small canals and streams running out of Lac Annecy, which is clean, fresh and a wonderful azure colour. Annecy is also the prefecture of the département of Haute-Savoie.
Get in
Annecy is a popular day trip from nearby Geneva, Switzerland (bring your passport for the border crossing).
Geneva is the nearest major international airport and is well served from across Europe and beyond. A little further away are Lyon, a full international airport, and Grenoble, which is focussed on low cost and winter flights. Both are about a one-hour drive by car or bus. The airport at Annecy only has flights to Paris.
See
Events
June : One of the biggest animation festival is held in Annecy (6 days)
July : Noctibules festival during the nights (4 days)
The first week-end of August is the Lake Festival (Fête du Lac) with attractions around the lake and a great fireworks. This event brings more than 100'000 spectators.
October : "Descente des Alpages" old tradition show in streets
Do
Swim, raw or sail on the lake
Eating- lots of tourist trap restaurants but look at the menus, be prepared to wander down alleyways to find the best small restaurants and always try to speak French.
For between meals try the Italian ice cream shops, favored by the locals, located on the numerous pedestrian-only by-ways that weave the city and river together.
Another suggestion is the brioche (sweet roll) and other goodies to be found at the boulangeries (bakeries) in town.
There is a market (marché) each Sunday morning in the pedestrian streets of the medieval city
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Hike on the mountains around the city
Bike around the lake, or up in the mountains if you are in good condition.
Hangliding above the lake from the Col de la Forclaz (~20km)
Shop the many boutiques lining the narrow stone-paved streets.
Eat
Sleep
A subtential number of hotels, bed & Breakfast, youth hostel exist. Surounding mountains and lake activities are draining a large number of tourist during the summer and more and more during the winter season. Several winter sport resorts being in 30' drive.Buy
Annecy has a number of local artisan shops as well as many European chain boutiques.Cope
The town itself gets ridiculously busy in July but September brings less folk- visit then when the air is clearer and the views to the mountains are better.Get out
Discover small towns nearby in the Alps such as Thônes, La Clusaz, Le Grand-Bornand, Menthon St. Bernard, Duingt, Faverges
Use the place as a base to visit other places of the Alps such as Chamonix (~80k), Geneva (45 km), Chambery (40km), Yvoire (60km), Thonon, Evian, Val d'Isère, Aosta (IT, 100 km)...